Synod Officers

Council Members for 2017-2018

The 2016-2017 council year began with the 2016 assembly and ends with the 2017 assembly. Members are listed with the year in which their term ends, the mission district they represent if elected by the district, and their email address if available.

Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

The vice president must be a layperson and may not receive a salary. The secretary and treasurer may be either lay or ordained and may or may not receive compensation for their duties.

All three officers are elected by the synod assembly and serve terms of four years. Only the vice president is limited to two consecutive terms in office.

Council Meetings

The synod council normally meets four times a year. Visitors are welcome to sit in on council meetings except for executive sessions.

Next meeting: TBA

Council Facts and Responsibilities

Membership

The council consists of the four officers (bishop, vice president, secretary, and treasurer), two youth members, and twenty other people, nine of whom are elected by the nine mission districts.

Officers are elected by the synod assembly. The bishop serves for a term of six years; the vice president, secretary, and treasurer are elected for terms of four years.

The two youth members, one male and one female, are elected for two-year terms.

Functions of the Synod Council

The functions of the synod council may be found in the synod constitution. The constitution is available in PDF format on this website. See the appropriate chapters for information on the council and the officers.

Resources

Directories

Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes of synod council meetings will be posted on this page as they are available from the synod secretary following council meetings. Prior meeting minutes are also available by clicking the link to the meeting date.